IRO/ CP Chair

Job Description

This is a unique, specialist role consisting of both Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair duties.

The Reviewing Officer will form part of the Quality Improvement Service in Children's Social Care. The service fulfils a reviewing and quality assurance function and so the post-holder will have a unique overview and involvement with all the services that make up the Children's Social Care Division.

Our Reviewing Officers provide an integral 'support and challenge' role and fulfil their duties as required by the London Child Protection Procedures and the IRO Handbook. Reviewing Officers do not have case decision making responsibilities and do not supervise social workers therefore, this role would be ideal for social work managers with CLA and Safeguarding/Child Protection experience looking to develop their skills and experience in quality assurance.

The post-holder will be responsible for preparing and chairing looked after reviews for children and identifying any issues that may be impacting on their welfare or preventing them from achieving permanence in a timely manner. The post holder will also be responsible for chairing initial and review child protection conferences.
To represent good practice in the delivery of a quality service, Reviewing Officers on average hold a caseload of between 55-60 looked after children. This reflects the unique diversity and complexity of cases within our borough.

The ideal candidate must be an experienced IRO & will need to have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, flexible and innovative. They will also need to be persistent and courageous to challenge others when the needs of children are not being met.
Our Reviewing Officers benefit from regular supervision, training and support from a welcoming team of like-minded professionals.
Applicants need to be qualified social workers, have management experience within statutory children's social care, have current SWE registration and a satisfactory DBS. A current full driving licence is essential.

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on 020 7422 7429 or email b.dewis@edenbrownsynergy.com Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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